Davina
Davina is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “Beloved”, pronounced dah-VEE-nah. It ranked #749 in the United States in 2025, given to 363 babies, and peaked at #562 in 2022. Common nicknames: Vina, Vee, Davy.
How popular is Davina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Davina mean, and where does it come from?
Davina is the Scottish feminine of David — Hebrew dawid, "beloved" — formed with the Latin -ina ending in the way Georgina and Wilhelmina were, and recorded in Scotland from the seventeenth century. It is far better known in Britain than in America, where it has been in the top thousand since 1968 without ever climbing high; British parents have had a Davina on television for thirty years in Davina McCall. The name gives a daughter a direct line to a father, grandfather or uncle called David, which is most of why families choose it.
How is Davina used around the world?
Davina is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
Male FormDavin
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Davina?
Famous People Named Davina
- Davina McCall — English television presenter
- Lady Davina Windsor — member of the British royal family
- Davina Bennett — Jamaican model and Miss Universe runner-up
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Davina mean?
Davina is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning "Beloved." Davina is the Scottish feminine of David — Hebrew dawid, "beloved" — formed with the Latin -ina ending in the way Georgina and Wilhelmina were, and recorded in Scotland from the seventeenth century. It is far better known in Britain than in America, where it has been in the top thousand since 1968 without ever climbing high; British parents have had a Davina on television for thirty years in Davina McCall.
How do you pronounce Davina?
Davina is pronounced dah-VEE-nah. Common variations include Davena, Davinia, Devina.
Is Davina a girl name?
Yes, Davina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Vina, Vee, Davy.